Handball History, Rules and Tactical Fundamentals
The Origins of Handball
Handball was created by German professor Karl Schelenz in 1919. Following the rules published by the German Federation of Gymnastics, the sport began to be played competitively in countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. In this initial phase, handball matches were held on grassy fields, similar to football. As in soccer, each handball team was composed of eleven players.
Key Historical Milestones
- 1925: The first international handball match was held between teams from Germany and Austria.
- 1934: The IOC (International Olympic Committee) included handball as an Olympic sport.
- 1938: The first world handball championship was played in Germany.
- 1946: On July 18, the IHF (International Handball Federation) was founded,